
It was my husband’s birthday this week, and of course I scoured my brain to come up with some presents he’d like, but I also like to take our little girl shopping so she can pick out her own gifts. Continue reading ““He’s going to love it!”
Category: Commentary
John Himes Livergood


“Texas Ranger, Pioneer, Lawyer, Soldier, Farmer and Rancher, Chief Justice of Lavaca County, Indian fighter….” (Brainstaple.com). Continue reading “John Himes Livergood”
A hurricane came to town and overstayed his welcome!

This past week has been unusual to say the least. Continue reading “A hurricane came to town and overstayed his welcome!”
58 service calls
Where she goes, kitty goes

I found 3 snakes in my yard over 2 days last week. Sure, two of them looked like the harmless kind, it’s still three too many to me!
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The Sadler family


The Sadler family, a familiar name in the Devine area, is one associated largely with farming and ranching, teaching, law enforcement, and, yes, football! Continue reading “The Sadler family”
Tax rate remains the same

Been an interesting weekend; three tenths of an inch of rain here and 32 inches at last count in Baytown, just on the east side of Houston (with more on the way). Continue reading “Tax rate remains the same”
Light crime week
The Backpack Relays

On the final day of summer, before school started, my daughter begged me into playing dolls with her.
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Michael Riou


Michael Riou, Medina Valley 1976 graduate, has five children who all graduated from Devine. Continue reading “Michael Riou”